DS DS5 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
70.0% pass rate
from 1,072 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the DS DS5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.093% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.84% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.47% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.093% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.093% fail on Horn
    • 0.093% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.093% fail on Switch
  • 8.1% fail on Tyres (71% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Tread depth (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 5.8% fail on Suspension
    • 2.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.47% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.093% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.093% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.093% fail on Sub-frame
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.093% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.093% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.093% fail on Rbt
          • 0.093% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Pedal (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.093% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.093% fail on Window
    • 0.093% fail on View to rear
      • 0.093% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (91% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Drive shaft (45 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.093% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.093% fail on Pipe
    • 0.093% fail on Doors
      • 0.093% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.093% fail on Door condition
    • 0.093% fail on Undertray
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.093% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.19% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.093% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.093% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.093% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.093% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Attachment
    • 0.093% fail on Condition
  • 0.093% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.093% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.093% fail on Condition
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